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Wait time for first day of Harry Potter ride at Universal? 8 to 10 hours

The new roller coaster at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando had a waiting time of 8 hours on its first day, the theme park giant tweeted Thursday. And the wait time on the Universal app showed a 600-minute wait not long after the park opened at 9 a.m.

Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure officially opened to the public Thursday.

Earlier in the week, Universal held a media preview where VIP guests and actors from the Harry Potter films — Tom Felton, Rupert Grint, Evanna Lynch, Warwick Davis, and James and Oliver Phelps — experienced the roller coaster. At the time, the ride line was about 20 minutes.

The roller coaster, which speeds up to 50 mph, features a motorbike and sidecar with no overhead restraints. Inspired by the films, the ride features 1,100 trees and special creatures from the Forbidden Forest. In the works for 2 1/2 years, it replaced the Dragon Challenge roller coaster.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely in the Orlando area, mainly between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. A few storms could become severe, bringing damaging winds up to 60 mph, lightning and hail up to quarter size.

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Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure opening ceremony at Universal Orlando Resort. This brand new rollercoaster is located at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The special guests included Potter film cast members Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Evanna Lynch Rupert Grint, and James and Oliver Phelps. Robbie Coltrane, who plays Hagrid, sent a video message for the occasion. TIM SHORTT/ FLORIDA TODAY

Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure media event at Universal Orlando Resort. This brand new rollercoaster is located at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Members of the media and special guests rode the adventure, and an event opening ceremony included Potter film cast members Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Rupert Grint, Evanna Lynch, and James and Oliver Phelps. TIM SHORTT/ FLORIDA TODAY

James and Oliver Phelps, who played the Weasley twins in the Harry Potter films, arrive in style June 11, 2019, at Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure media preview at Universal Orlando. Kevin Kolczynski/Universal Orlando

Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure media event at Universal Orlando Resort. This brand new rollercoaster is located at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Members of the media and special guests rode the adventure, and an event opening ceremony included Potter film cast members Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Rupert Grint, Evanna Lynch, and James and Oliver Phelps. Robbie Coltrane, who plays Hagrid, sent a video message for the occasion. TIM SHORTT/ FLORIDA TODAY

Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure media event at Universal Orlando Resort. This brand new rollercoaster is located at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Members of the media and special guests rode the adventure, and an event opening ceremony included Potter film cast members Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Rupert Grint, Evanna Lynch, and James and Oliver Phelps. Robbie Coltrane, who plays Hagrid, sent a video message for the occasion. TIM SHORTT/ FLORIDA TODAY

The twin actors who porttrayed Fred and George Weasley were among the guests at Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure media event at Universal Orlando Resort. The opening ceremony included Potter film cast members James and Oliver Phelps, Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Rupert Grint, and Evanna Lynch, and Robbie Coltrane, who plays Hagrid, sent a video message for the occasion. TIM SHORTT/ FLORIDA TODAY

Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure media event at Universal Orlando Resort. This brand new rollercoaster is located at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Members of the media and special guests rode the adventure, and an event opening ceremony included Potter film cast members Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Rupert Grint, Evanna Lynch, and James and Oliver Phelps. Robbie Coltrane, who plays Hagrid, sent a video message for the occasion. TIM SHORTT/ FLORIDA TODAY

Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure media event at Universal Orlando Resort. This brand new rollercoaster is located at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Members of the media and special guests rode the adventure, and an event opening ceremony included Potter film cast members Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Rupert Grint, Evanna Lynch, and James and Oliver Phelps. Robbie Coltrane, who plays Hagrid, sent a video message for the occasion. TIM SHORTT/ FLORIDA TODAY

A brand new rollercoaster is located at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort. Members of the media and special guests rode the adventure, and an event opening ceremony included Potter film cast members Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Rupert Grint, Evanna Lynch, and James and Oliver Phelps. TIM SHORTT/ FLORIDA TODAY

The twin actors who portrayed Fred and George Weasley were among the guests at Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure media event at Universal Orlando Resort. The opening ceremony included Potter film cast members James and Oliver Phelps, Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Rupert Grint, and Evanna Lynch, and Robbie Coltrane, who plays Hagrid, sent a video message for the occasion. TIM SHORTT/ FLORIDA TODAY

Universal Parks & Resorts Chairman and CEO Thomas Williams. Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure media event at Universal Orlando Resort. This brand new rollercoaster is located at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Members of the media and special guests rode the adventure, and an event opening ceremony included Potter film cast members Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Rupert Grint, Evanna Lynch, and James and Oliver Phelps. Robbie Coltrane, who plays Hagrid, sent a video message for the occasion. TIM SHORTT/ FLORIDA TODAY

The twin actors who portrayed Fred and George Weasley were among the guests at Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure media event at Universal Orlando Resort. The opening ceremony included Potter film cast members James and Oliver Phelps, Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Rupert Grint, and Evanna Lynch, and Robbie Coltrane, who plays Hagrid, sent a video message for the occasion. TIM SHORTT/ FLORIDA TODAY

Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure media event at Universal Orlando Resort. This brand new rollercoaster is located at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Members of the media and special guests rode the adventure, and an event opening ceremony included Potter film cast members Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Rupert Grint, Evanna Lynch, and James and Oliver Phelps. Robbie Coltrane, who plays Hagrid, sent a video message for the occasion. TIM SHORTT/ FLORIDA TODAY

Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure media event at Universal Orlando Resort. This brand new rollercoaster is located at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Members of the media and special guests rode the adventure, and an event opening ceremony included Potter film cast members Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Rupert Grint, Evanna Lynch, and James and Oliver Phelps. Robbie Coltrane, who plays Hagrid, sent a video message for the occasion. TIM SHORTT/ FLORIDA TODAY

Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure media event at Universal Orlando Resort. This brand new rollercoaster is located at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Members of the media and special guests rode the adventure, and an event opening ceremony included Potter film cast members Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Rupert Grint, Evanna Lynch, and James and Oliver Phelps. Robbie Coltrane, who plays Hagrid, sent a video message for the occasion. TIM SHORTT/ FLORIDA TODAY

Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure media event at Universal Orlando Resort. This brand new rollercoaster is located at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Members of the media and special guests rode the adventure, and an event opening ceremony included Potter film cast members Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Rupert Grint, Evanna Lynch, and James and Oliver Phelps. Robbie Coltrane, who plays Hagrid, sent a video message for the occasion. TIM SHORTT/ FLORIDA TODAY

Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure media event at Universal Orlando Resort. Members of the media and special guests rode the adventure, and an event opening ceremony included Potter film cast members Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Rupert Grint, Evanna Lynch, and James and Oliver Phelps. Robbie Coltrane, who plays Hagrid, sent a video message for the occasion. TIM SHORTT/ FLORIDA TODAY

Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure media event at Universal Orlando Resort. This brand new rollercoaster is located at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Members of the media and special guests rode the adventure, and an event opening ceremony included several Harry Potter film cast members. TIM SHORTT/ FLORIDA TODAY

Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure media event at Universal Orlando Resort. This brand new rollercoaster is located at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Members of the media and special guests rode the adventure, and an event opening ceremony included several Potter film cast members. TIM SHORTT/ FLORIDA TODAY

Fans in line excited about getting on the new Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort. This brand new rollercoaster is located at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. TIM SHORTT/ FLORIDA TODAY

Seating instructions at Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort. This brand new rollercoaster is located at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. TIM SHORTT/ FLORIDA TODAY

Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure media event at Universal Orlando Resort. This brand new rollercoaster is located at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Members of the media and special guests rode the adventure, and an event opening ceremony included Potter film cast members Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Rupert Grint, Evanna Lynch, and James and Oliver Phelps. Robbie Coltrane, who plays Hagrid, sent a video message for the occasion. TIM SHORTT/ FLORIDA TODAY

Nighttime lights show at Hogwarts Castle. Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure media event at Universal Orlando Resort. This brand new rollercoaster is located at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Members of the media and special guests rode the adventure, and an event opening ceremony included Potter film cast members. TIM SHORTT/ FLORIDA TODAY

Riders cheer and wave following Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort. This brand new rollercoaster is located at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Members of the media and special guests rode the adventure. TIM SHORTT/ FLORIDA TODAY

Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure media event at Universal Orlando Resort. This brand new rollercoaster is located at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Members of the media and special guests rode the adventure, and an event opening ceremony included Potter film cast members Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Rupert Grint, Evanna Lynch, and James and Oliver Phelps. Robbie Coltrane, who plays Hagrid, sent a video message for the occasion. TIM SHORTT/ FLORIDA TODAY